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The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent and providing a deeper concern on the risks associated with the big economic changes expected to come out of a Trump presidency. On one side central bank’s keeping on with the same interest rate shows improvement signs of Canadian economy but it also warn uncertainty attached due to potential policy changes expected from the United States, after all we are the largest trading partner.

Following is the news article from Mortgage Intelligence is especially selected for the blog readers that are looking to get especially a mortgage in 2017 at the same lower rates, although, it’s been expected to stay benchmark interest rates low in Canada till 2020 with a possibility of further cut down in rates if the Canadian economy continues to contract:

The Bank of Canada announced today that it is holding the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, noting that “growth in the 3rd quarter rebounded strongly, but more moderate growth is anticipated in the 4th” and that “a significant amount of economic slack remains in Canada.” Bond yields have crept higher since the U.S. election, reflecting “market anticipation of fiscal expansion in a U.S. economy that is near full capacity.” Higher bond yields have caused our fixed mortgage rates to rise in conjunction.

This fall, the Ministry of Finance introduced four new mortgage tightening measures intended to cool the housing markets (aimed primarily at Vancouver and Toronto), reduce foreign investor home flipping, and control the levels of Canadian household debt. The Ministry also has introduced risk sharing on mortgages for the Chartered Banks which puts upward pressure on mortgage rates as lenders need to set aside higher levels of capital for certain types of funds. More than half of Canada’s $1.4 trillion home loan market is made up of insured mortgages with all of the risk on the Canadian taxpayer – and that is now changing. On November 1, one of the Chartered Banks’ mortgage prime rate for variable mortgages jumped 0.15 points to 2.85 per cent, and it’s expected others may follow.

The Central Bank has predicted throughout 2016 that it expects oil prices and the Canadian dollar to stay close to the $49 US for a barrel of crude (currently around $51.85 US per barrel at December 5th), and 77 cents US for the Canadian dollar (currently at 75 cents US at December 5th). Low interest rates help keep the Canadian dollar low which in turn aids our export market, however global demand for our products has stalled. The European Union members’ debt crisis, global oil-price collapse, and Brexit have undermined markets and consumer confidence. In addition, the uncertainty over our trade position with the U.S. as a result of the U.S. election is expected to delay capital spending and business investment in Canada.

We expect to see interest rates staying low in Canada well into 2020 and the benchmark interest rate can be cut further if the Canadian economy continues to contract. The Bank of Canada believes it must continue its monetary policy of ultra-low rates to control inflation, stimulate other sectors of the economy besides housing and spur our Canadian export market.

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Bank Of Canada holds benchmark rate steady at 0.5 per cent in 2017; lets see what unknown big economic changes of Trump presidency may bring any change to our financial forecast. Hope for the best, good luck.

According to the last week announcement, The Bank of Canada has kept holding its key interest rate steady for the seventh time, there are things that can affect the ongoing straight and unchanged rates like, as you know that “the economy’s structural adjustment to the oil price shock continues,” and the wildfires in Alberta will cause a weaker than predicted second quarter, although it is expected that the Canadian economy will rebound in the third quarter when oil production will resumes and reconstruction begins.

While looking outside of Canada as justification; it is expected that the growth in the global economy is evolving in due course while the American economy is returning to solid growth. Canadian inflation is evolving as anticipated. In the light of above, the Bank of Canada judges that the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate and to keep hold on the key rate.

All that means, you are enjoying stable interest rates for the seventh time, it will not make any effect on interest rates over your personal loans and credit products. If you’re looking to get mortgage loan, you should contact your favorite mortgage lender or broker to receive their short-term rate promotions that are sometimes not posted online due to short term availability, the best way to keep your eye on the best rate specials is the newsletter, so you should try to subscribe yourself with your desired mortgage company to keep receiving updated rates, news and offers.

Moreover, great news for all those people having a variable-rate mortgage that are looking mortgage renewal, need to consolidate debt at the lowest-cost funds and, or willing to get a new mortgage; July 13, 2016 is the next rate-setting date.